Credit Suisse UBS deal: UBS set to take over Credit Suisse, seeks $6 billion guarantee UBS seeks $6 billion government guarantee for Credit Suisse takeover

The Credit Suisse bank crisis has become widespread in Switzerland, considered a tax haven. Credit Suisse’s rival bank UBS is under intense pressure from Swiss regulators over its acquisition. Now it has been reported that UBS has agreed to bail out Credit Suisse from the crisis, only for it to ask the government for a $6 billion guarantee.

The boards of UBS and Credit Suisse held separate meetings on Saturday to decide Credit Suisse’s future. Later, a person with knowledge of this potential deal between Credit Suisse and UBS gave this information.

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6 billion dollars will be used in these expenses

UBS has sought a $6 billion guarantee from the government, the agency said, citing sources. This amount will be used to cover Credit Suisse’s closing costs and potential legal costs.

About 10,000 jobs will go

Quoting sources, the news said that talks are underway to restore Credit Suisse’s confidence. It has many potential obstacles. On the other hand, if the two banks are merged, about 10,000 people will lose their jobs.

Credit Suisse or UBS, however, declined to comment on the news.

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UBS is not in favor of forced mergers

According to a Bloomberg report, both UBS and Credit Suisse are not in favor of such a forced merger. UBS wants to maintain its asset-based strategy, and is unwilling to take the risks associated with Credit Suisse. But in this whole situation he is under pressure from Swiss regulators to acquire Credit Suisse.

America’s banking crisis has reached Europe

The banking crisis that began in the US with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank reached Europe in the form of Credit Suisse. Switzerland’s central bank has pledged $54 billion in aid to save the 167-year-old Credit Suisse bank. But at the same time UBS is under pressure for acquisitions.